GOALKEEPING:
ELITE TRAINIING
The High-Performance Goalkeeping program prepares goalkeepers for provincial, collegiate, national, and professional opportunities. It focuses on advanced technical mastery, tactical intelligence, physical conditioning, and mental resilience, aligning with Canada Soccer’s high-performance framework.
The Keeper Collective: High Performance Goalkeeper Training
Aligned With Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Model
The programming is delivered through a three-tiered, age-appropriate pathway that develops goalkeepers from their first exposure to high-performance preparation. Each stage is fully aligned with Canada Soccer’s LTPD principles, ensuring safe, progressive, and holistic development.
This training experience is led by former Canadian Men's National Team Goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld, with over 25 years of professional playing and coaching experience and holder of a Canadian National B, UEFA B and UEFA Goalkeeping A license.
Goalkeeping: Elite Training
2026 Program Intakes:
Outdoor Semester #1: (Apr. - May 2026)
Apr. 12/19/26, May 3/10/24
Outdoor Semester #2: (May - Jul. 2026)
May 31, Jun. 7/14/28, Jul. 5/12
Indoor Semester #1: (Sep. - Nov. 2026)
Sep 20/27, Oct 4/18/25, Nov 1
Indoor Semester #2: (Nov. - Dec. 2026)
Nov 8/22/29, Dec 6/13/20
Age Group: U17-U19 (2007-2010)
Current Phoenix FC Member?
Email Lars for a special discount code
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Requires written permission from your parent club sent to Lars before you attend a Goalkeeping Training Session
Our 4 Pillars of Coaching
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Working
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Positive Team Spirit
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Positive
Coaching
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Learning &
Improving
LTPD Stages
This program is based around supporting Soccer Canada concepts from Train to Compete and Train to Win.
LTPD Compliance
Supports Train to Compete and Train to Win stages
High-performance, athlete-centered training environment
Integrates technical, tactical, physical, and mental development
Prepares goalkeepers for elite, competitive environments
Program Objectives
This program is designed around these core objectives:
Introduce goalkeeping in a fun, engaging, and pressure-free environment
Build confidence through repetition and success
Establish safe and correct technical habits
Program Focus
Technical Objectives
Master advanced shot-stopping and footwork techniques
Improve aerial control, 1v1 decision-making, and transitional play
Execute high-level distribution within tactical game models
Tactical Objectives
Enhance game management and leadership from the goalkeeper position
Improve anticipation, scanning, and situational control
Develop tactical adaptability to different systems of play
Physical Objectives
Build position-specific strength, power, speed, and reaction time
Implement structured injury prevention strategies
Prepare the body for high training and match loads
Mental Objectives
Developmental resilience and emotional control
Train focus and composure under sustained pressure
Build professional habits, accountability, and leadership qualities
Coaching + Training Environment
Training Environment
Grouped by ability level, not just age
Positive reinforcement and guided discovery
Led by licensed, experienced coaches
1:4 Coach to Player Ratio
Coaching & Environment (All Programs)
Led by Lars Hirschfeld, former Canadian Men’s National Team goalkeeper
Licensed: Canadian National B, UEFA B, UEFA Goalkeeping A
Structured, supervised, and developmentally appropriate training
Aligned with Canada Soccer standards for coach education, safety, and player welfare
Semester Schedule
Outdoor Semester #1: April - May 2026
Time: 7:40pm to 8:55pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 24
Outdoor Semester #2: May - July 2026
Time: 7:40pm to 8:55pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 28
July 5
July 12
Indoor Semester #1: Sep - Nov 2026
Time: 7:40pm to 8:55pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
Sep 20
Sep 27
Oct 4
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1
Indoor Semester #2: Nov - Dec 2026
Time: 7:40pm to 8:55pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
Nov 8
Nov 22
Nov 29
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 20
Cost
Price: $240 (Phoenix FC Members: $210)
Players: U17-U19 players (2007-2010)
Gender: Male + Female
Level: Competitive Level PDP, Tier 1, & Tier 2
Coach to Player Ratio: 1:4
LTPD Stages: Train to Compete + Train to Win
Registration fees cover all program/training and facility rental costs.
Current Phoenix FC Member?
Email Lars for a special discount code
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Requires written permission from your parent club sent to Lars before you attend a Goalkeeping Training Session